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SYRACUSE – Jerry Neibert, 79, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 3, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on Oct. 2, 1945, in Elkhart, to Ray and Miriam Geyer Neibert. On Dec. 30, 1967, he married Nancy Hamsher, who survives.
He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Jerry started his career in the marine industry as a quality engineer for Starcraft Goshen. He also worked for OMC, and eventually retiring from Smokercraft/Starcraft. He was a member of the Wawasee Community Bible Church. Jerry loved old outboard motors and building wooden boats. Several are on display at the North Webster Public Library. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and ice fishing in the cold months and camping with the family. Several trips to islands like Put-in-bay and beaches in Florida, South Carolina and Maui were a treat.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Neibert, of Syracuse; his son, Mark (Patricia) Neibert, of Bronson, Mich.; two grandchildren, Chelsie Marie and Trey Jerrold Neibert; one brother, Pat (Rhonda) Neibert, of Milford; one sister, Susan Wimmer, of Syracuse; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family will have a private interment at Union Center Cemetery in Nappanee. A memorial service to honor Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. at Eastlund Funeral Home with calling two hours prior from 1 to 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children's Hospital or The American Heart Association.
